Aaron Cunningham wrote: The other half of the process is using the SystemThree > Epoxy Trial Kit to familirize myself with epoxy and fiberglass... I use a system that has the reputation of being thinner than SystemThree, West, etc. this is not a critique of of these other systems, they have an excellent reputation but it may effect my results... > > I started by trying a sealcoat on some spare laminated pine I had around > the garage. I have used okume, ash, cedar and oak which also may be a factor... > > All of this begs the question of how thick should this coat really be? but my first coat soaks into the wood and has no apparent thickness. If > I pour it on in an S-shape and use a squeegee to spread it, how should I > manipulate it? Spreading it about with the squeegee at about a 45 angle to > move the epoxy around, then at close to 90 to take off the excess? Should > the fill coat just fill the pores, or should it be a thin "glossy" coat over > everything? I usually foam roller or foam brush it on. It is critical that you figure out how to get a thin layer if you are thinking about applying fiberglass- it will float on thick spots. There are some benzene based thinners and I have heard something about acetone, but I would try two things first- make sure that the surface you are epoxing is prewarmed- around 80 is ideal. Make sure, especially on the first coat, the temperature drops after application. the wood will absorb the epoxy as it cools. If you warm after application, the wood will release gases leaving a bad finish. I find temperature is the most critical factor in epoxy control. This also pertains to premature hardening using a deep container. best of luck, gabriel > -- Gabriel L Romeu http://studiofurniture.com furniture, mixed media http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR a daily observation, photograph ± text http://studiofurniture.com/paint paintings, etchings, photographs and objects *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Feb 12 2001 - 21:37:35 PST
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